**Staten Island Drivers Warned of Hazardous Icy Roads Amid Plunging Temperatures**
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — You don’t have to be gold medal figure skater Dorothy Hamill to know it’s a bit icy out there. One wrong step, and you’re halfway into a triple axel. Staten Island drivers should prepare for hazardous road conditions as overnight temperatures plunge into the single digits—a recurring theme expected to continue throughout the week.
Marc Chenard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, explained that temperatures will drop into the single digits each night, with some warmer areas hovering around 10 degrees. Even during the day, temperatures will remain below freezing, creating ongoing challenges for commuters.
This cold snap raises specific concerns for road safety. According to Chenard, snow that melts in the sun during daylight hours is likely to refreeze once the sun sets and temperatures fall even further. This means roads that appear safe during the day could develop dangerous icy patches overnight.
“Some roads that may be good during the day could at least have some icy spots once the sun goes down and the temperatures really start to drop,” Chenard said.
While certain road treatments can help prevent refreezing even in cold temperatures, not all roads receive such treatments. Chenard acknowledged that it’s difficult to predict exactly where or how widespread the icy conditions will be, as this depends on the condition of individual roads.
He also noted that this cold period will resemble conditions following other major storms the area has experienced, though it may be a bit colder this time around.
Drivers are strongly advised to exercise caution during overnight and early morning hours when ice is most likely to form. Staying alert and driving carefully can help prevent accidents on Staten Island’s potentially treacherous roads.
https://www.silive.com/weather/2026/01/hazardous-road-conditions-on-staten-island-as-temps-dip-to-single-digits.html
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